About Me

I have lived for the most part of my life in Malaysia but moved to the UK in 1998. Whilst in Malaysia, I was a part-time entertainer and singer having won a number of singing competitions (including Karaoke). I was a background traditional dancer in two TV musical extravaganza in 1978. I also co-wrote and recorded an album of local songs some of which were played over the local radio station. Although a trained lawyer, acting and showbusiness have now become my alternative career having done numerous extras/acting jobs as well as currently involved in a theatre play for an independent production company in Birmingham. I have enrolled for a course in drama/acting at the Birmingham Theatre School commencing Sept. 2011. I speak English, Malay Kadazandusun (Borneon) and basic Mandarin. I lead a healthy lifestyle, hence, I look more than10 years younger as my recent photos show. My interests include ancient martial arts (Silat), playing the guitar, watching football on TV and cooking.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

I was involved in Professor Green's music video entitled, "At your In convenience", in which I played the character as an annoying photographer. I was given a line: "Mike Skinner!?"

I am currently involved in a comedy play provisionally entitled "Romance is dying" for an independent production company in Birmingham. I am playing the character as a Chinese patient in a hospital ward. The play is planned to be premiered at a Birmingham theatre in October 2011.

Presenting

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

Before moving to the UK in 1998, whilst in Sabah, Malaysia, I was a part-time singer and entertainer performing at weddings, parties and social functions. I won a number of nightclub/pub Karaoke competitions, including the Sabah Foundation karaoke competition in 1994 . I also recorded an album of local songs some of which were played over the local radio station. When I was at college in 1978, I was placed third in my college talentime competition. In my spare time I play the guitar. I usually sing songs by Englebert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Matt Munro and Frank Sinatra. I also sing international songs including Malay (Malaysia/Indonesia), Chinese, Japanese, Thailand, Hindi and Filipino.

Dancing

Experience

Employment History & Experience

I was one of the performers of a Borneon traditional dance called Sumazau for two TV musical extravaganza in Malaysia in 1978.

Entertainment

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

I have done numerous extras job since 2007 including
1) a member of the Board of Governors in the BBC film, Tormented (2008), Birmingham, UK.
2) a Chinese laundry boss in the Hollywood film, Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy (2011), London.
3) a Chinese paper seller in the British film, A Fantastic Fear of Everything, starring Simon Pegg (2011), London.
4) an annoying photographer in a Professor Green's music video (2011), London.

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Client Services Officer, Sandwell College, West Bromwich, United Kingdom (2006-2010);
Corporate Communications Executive, Sabah Foundation, Malaysia (1990-1999);
Corporate Planning Officer, Innoprise Corporation, Malaysia (1986-1989)

Qualifications & Training

Bacherlor of Laws; Master of Laws; Acting for Adults (Present)

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Ancient martial arts (silat), playing the guitar, singing, karaoke, traditional Borneon dance (sumazau)

Interests & Hobbies

My interests include ancient martial arts (Silat), playing the guitar, watching football on TV and cooking.